Sealer of Weights and Measures

Methuen; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Methuen seeks a part-time Sealer of Weights and Measures to ensure compliance with state and municipal regulations. Requires high school diploma and MA certification or ability to obtain within one year, valid driver's license, and knowledge of weighing devices.

Strong record-keeping, communication with businesses and public; bilingual is a plus. Responsibilities include inspections, enforcement of regulations, and maintaining accurate records while providing customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as Sealer of Weights and Measures in MA or ability to obtain within one year.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of state and municipal weights and measures regulations.
• Experience with weighing, measuring devices, or familiarity.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and report-writing skills.
• Ability to enforce laws fairly and professionally; maintain accurate records; communicate with businesses and the public.
• Bilingual desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce state and municipal weights and measures regulations.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare inspection reports.
• Inspect weighing and measuring devices in businesses.
• Communicate inspection results to businesses and the public.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Record-keeping

Communication with public

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual desired

Report-writing

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Sealer of Weights and Measures certification or ability to obtain within 1 year

Job description

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Qualifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must hold certification as a Sealer of Weights and Measures in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or be able to obtain certification within one year of appointment. A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation are also required. Applicants should have knowledge of state and municipal weights and measures regulations, experience or familiarity with commercial weighing and measuring devices, and strong organizational, interpersonal, and report-writing skills. The ability to enforce laws and regulations fairly and professionally, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with businesses and the public is essential. Bilingual desired.

Special Requirements

The City of Methuen is committed to the full inclusion and consideration of all qualified individuals for its open positions, regardless of their race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, or personal experience. It is the City of Methuen's goal to embrace diverse perspectives and welcome candidates from underrepresented groups to help make its vision a reality, by providing access to resources to all candidates and providing reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Category City of Methuen Employment Opportunities Status Open Salary $32.00/hour Part-Time Posted October 27, 2026 Closing November 16, 2026 11:59 PM Attached Files Sealer of Weights and Measures JP PDF